IADC Drilling Onshore Conference & Exhibition

7:00 am  Registration, Coffee Service & Exhibit Viewing  Sponsored by Pason Systems  Texas Ballroom & Foyer 

7:15 am  Speaker Briefing  (Speakers, Moderators & Session Chairs only)  Texas Ballroom 5-7

8:00 am  Introduction & Welcoming Remarks  Texas Ballroom 5-7   

• Thad Dunham, Sr Director, Government & Industry Affairs Operations, IADC
• Gene Stahl, IADC Division VP North America Onshore; President, Drilling Operations, Precision Drilling

8:10 am  Chairman’s Address: Kevin Neveu, 2025 IADC Chair; President & CEO, Precision Drilling

8:30 am  Market Outlook

• Matthew Bernstein, Vice President, Shale Analysis, Rystad Energy

9:30 am  Exhibit Viewing & Coffee Service  Sponsored by Pason Systems  Texas Ballroom & Foyer

10:00 am  Keynote Presentation: TBD 

10:30 am  Driving Predictive Maintenance with Vibration Technologies Integrated on EDR System: Tatiana Borges, Director, RigCLOUD
How Nabors Industries, RigCLOUD®, and KCF Technologies leveraged vibration monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies to prevent equipment failures and reduce downtime. A pilot program across four rigs avoided over $320,000 in costs, demonstrating how advanced analytics and AI-driven insights are revolutionizing maintenance practices in the drilling industry.

11:00 am  Human Factors 

Lifting the Veil: A Decade of Research Reveals New Thinking and Industry Trends in Human Factors: David Wilbur, Managing Member & CEO, Vetergy Group LLC
Discover how a decade of research is reshaping human performance in high-stakes environments. This presentation introduces an innovative framework that goes beyond compliance, highlighting the critical role of sound judgement and the dynamic interplay between planned work and real-world execution. Using advanced analytics, we’ll reveal why design alone falls short and how cultivating adaptability, situational awareness, and critical thinking drives safer, more resilient operations. Join us to explore actionable insights and strategies for enhancing human factors and adaptive resilience, equipping your organization to thrive in today’s complex and demanding industry landscape.

Health and Safety in Oil and Gas Exploration – The Evolution of Operational Discipline: Joseph Vaughan, Vice President – HSE, Patterson-UTI Drilling
Operational discipline is a culture in which processes, procedures, and stop-work authority are all followed but routinely reevaluated to ensure compliance with the operations needed. The processes and procedures from a decade ago significantly differ from today, so while implementation is key, its evolution is even more vital for its success. Implementing key items to show decreased incidents, improved operational performance, lower turnover, and improved customer satisfaction.

12:00  Luncheon  Sponsored by E3 and PV Fluid Products  Lakeview

1:15 pm  Technology Showcase 

The Role of AI in Enhancing Asset Integrity and Reducing Unplanned Downtime: Michael Fry, Moduspec
How AI-driven predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring are transforming asset integrity management in the oil and gas industry is explored. Attendees will learn how AI leverages data and machine learning to detect equipment degradation, prevent failures, and reduce unplanned downtime. Real-world case studies will highlight the impact of AI on extending asset life and lowering operational costs. Ideal for operations managers and technology leaders, this session provides a practical roadmap for deploying AI to drive reliability and performance in offshore and onshore environments.

Implementing a Trusted AI Backed Data Analysis Tool for Remote and On-site Personnel: Shane Hansen, Business Development Director Americas, NOV
A new method of data analysis that incorporates virtual sensor outputs alongside standard data readings that support situational awareness, and a new way of working will be presented. The presentation will also address the trust issues that folks can have with these types of situations and how the use of decision trees and effective information sharing can support adoption. Unique items such as codification, decision trees (Bayesian Networks), and a path to smarter automation will be discussed.

Remote MPD System Control in the Permian Basin: Stephen O’Shea, ADS Services
The implementation of remote control of MPD systems from a Real Time Operating Center (RTOC) to enable cost effective MPD service while maintaining the full scope of service and performance. Working in close collaboration with a major operator in the Permian Basin, it can be shown that safe and efficient MPD operations can be conducted to replicate successful remote operations seen in the directional and logging sectors. The presentation will focus on not just the equipment, hardware, and software modifications required to make MPD a remote service, but also the evolution of procedural methods and the appreciation for human factors of operator, contractor and service company personnel.

2:45 pm  Exhibit Viewing & Coffee Service  Sponsored by Pason Systems  Texas Ballroom & Foyer

3:15 pm  Operator’s Forum
Drilling managers will share their insights on what’s next for rigs – equipment, efficiencies, technology, and production.

• Matt Hinson, VP, Drilling and Completions, Devon Energy
• Josh Mallett, Drilling Manager, Comstock Resources

4:15  Adjournment: Gene Stahl, IADC Division VP North America Onshore; President, Drilling Operations, Precision Drilling